054. In Conversation with Reena Van Aalst – Is An Unsigned Agency Agreement Valid?
This week, I am ‘in conversation’ with Reena Van Aalst, solving the problem of an unsigned agency agreement and querying whether a lot owner or the owners corporation should pay for a by-law consolidation [references to NSW law].
053. How To Deal With An Owner Making Private Use of Common Property Without Approval (NSW law)
In this week’s short [14 min] solo episode, I cover off the steps involved in rectifying the increasingly common situation of a lot owner exclusively using an area of the common property without the necessary approval of the owners corporation. This is the advice I give to buildings who find themselves in such a situation.…
016. How To Increase Your Lot’s Value Via Extensions (Into Common Property)
Savina Yang and I discuss two ways you can use part of the common property to increase the value and amenity of your unit. Link mentioned: Get the transcript here! Key Points/Timestamps 00:27 – Introduction and Overview 01:07 – How to increase the value of your Strata unit by extending into common property 02:27 -…
007. How A Strata Building Can Use By-Laws to Deal With Short Term Letting
How A Strata Building Can Use By-Laws to Deal With Short Term Letting Resources / Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/ssma1996242/s49.html Key Points / Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and Overview 01:30 – Amanda reiterates Michelle’s question around what rights an owner’s corporation has around restricting the types of occupants in a building 02:30 – Section 49 of…